:: web inspiration ::
They say that to learn something, one can mimic others they admire. In my case, my web knowledge is still evolving (as I think is true of anyone’s profession and life in general), and in light of a new web project coming up, I have been scouring the web for… well, more web. I’ve found some interesting sites I would like to share with you.
Green Street Development
Green Street Development: I like this site because it’s clean and simple yet interesting. The colors accurately reflect the company, and the graphics are a combination of organic (which makes sense) and photography. It’s easy to read and navigate, and has plenty of information so the viewer isn’t left wondering what Green Street is all about.
Softio
Softio: Although it’s in a different language and I have no idea what they’re saying, this site appeals to me. It’s elegant yet exciting. As you can probably tell from my Web site, I do like reverse typography (light text on dark backgrounds). The font is modern, which matches the design of the site, but clean as well. Reverse text can be difficult to read, particularly on screen, but this company has chosen easy-to-read text that’s not overwhelming.
Fresh Not Canned
Fresh Not Canned: This site is just fun. It’s colorful, lighthearted and aesthetically pleasing. I love the color scheme of cyan, blue, lime green and orange; and the repeating elements (such as the square tiled background, the whimsical icons, the dotted lines, and the speech bubbles) make the site very interesting. It’s fun to look around and even to read, and as such, I find it to be a very compelling Web site.
Marie Moore | Web Designer
Marie Moore | Web Designer: Another example of a fun Web site. While it is interesting to look at, it is also informative. The designer’s writing style is as fun as her Web site design. It holds the reader’s attention because it is more than the “I know this, and I know that” spiel. It proves to the viewer that she isn’t merely trying to sell herself when she says her designs are never boring — oh, yeah, and that she knows what she’s doing.
Always looking for new designs, so if you find an interesting URL, send it my way…
Until then —
